Have you ever felt overwhelmed by intense emotions? Maybe you've struggled to maintain stable relationships or found yourself stuck in self-destructive patterns. These experiences can be difficult to navigate and change, especially without the right support. That's where dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) comes ... Read More
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DBT vs CBT: Choosing the Right Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy are two approaches used to treat a number of mental health issues. However, they differ in focus, technique and target population. If you or a loved one is seeking mental health treatment, understanding key differences between CBT and DBT therapy can help ... Read More
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
What Is DBT? Dialectical behavior therapy is a mindfulness-based type of cognitive behavioral therapy designed to emphasize the psychosocial aspects of treatment. It focuses on social factors and individual thoughts and behaviors. Some experts believe that certain people are predisposed to experiencing more intense ... Read More
Thought Disorders Explained
It's common for your thoughts to wander occasionally, especially during times of stress. But for individuals with certain mental health conditions, an illogical thought process isn't just a temporary occurrence. Regularly occurring disorganized thoughts can be distressing and even interfere with your daily life. This ... Read More
Personality Disorders and Addiction
A significant number of people have personality disorders. According to information from the Cleveland Clinic, these conditions affect around 9% of all adults in the United States. Additionally, as many as one in three people is impacted by comorbid personality disorders, meaning they develop two or more disorders at ... Read More
Reflections on Codependency Almost 40 Years Later
Over 20 million people in the United States struggle with a substance use disorder, a health condition that can also significantly impact relationships. Loved ones close to people with use disorders may find themselves responding to the chaos and stress of the resulting behaviors with their own unhealthy patterns of ... Read More
How Self-Esteem Can Affect Mental Health
Self-esteem is widely regarded as a component of good mental health. However, while the benefits of being confident and limiting self-deprecating behavior might seem obvious at first glance, the truth is that these traits could be a sign of positive well-being. Why is self-esteem important? An appropriate sense of ... Read More
Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorders: An Interview with Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Nelson
At FHE Health, we believe in treating the whole person, not just their symptoms. By taking a holistic approach to behavioral health treatment, we address both substance use disorders and the underlying mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders that often accompany them. Dr. Beau A. Nelson, DBH, LCSW and ... Read More
